Beanie Feldstein has been set to star as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, which will serve as the first Broadway revival of the iconic musical that premiered in 1964 with Barbra Streisand in the role
in the role. It is scheduled to begin performances in spring 2022 at a Broadway theatre to be announced.
The new production is being directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer , with choreography by Ellenore Scott, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, a revised book Harvey Fierstein and scenic design by David Zinn. The revival is from Sonia Friedman Productions, Scott Landis and Chocolate Factory Productions.
The original Funny Girl, featuring music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill and a book by Isobel Lennart, was nominated for eight Tony Awards in 1964 including Best Musical. It tells the bittersweet story of Fanny Brice, whose unique comedic and vocal talent helps her rise from young Brooklyn music hall performer to star, and her tempestuous relationship with
gambler Nicky Arnstein, played originally by Sydney Chaplin. It features the iconic tunes “People” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade.”Feldstein, who scored a Golden Globe nomination for her role in 2019’s Olivia Wilde-directedwhich premieres September 7.
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